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Kumar Kumari for Little Yogis
This past month has been an absolute joy, filled with tiny feet, big smiles, and open hearts.
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The Symbols on the Lungta
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's brief explanation of the symbols on the Lungta
Podcast Interview with Santi Maha Sangha Teacher Arnaud Coquillard
4th in a series of Podcast Interviews with Santi Maha Sangha Teachers
How Meeting Norbu Rinpoche Changed My Life
It was my good fortune that when Rinpoche returned to London to give further teachings that his translator was busy so I was asked if I felt able to translate.
Commemorating the Passing of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
On September 27, 2025, many people around the world mark the 7th anniversary of the passing (Parinirvana) of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A FEW WORDS FROM THE GHOST
Celebrating The 40th Anniversary of The First Publication of ‘The Crystal And The Way Of Light’.
Concert with Namkhai Yeshi – November 26th, 2025 in Bologna, Italy
The concert by Namkhai Yeshi and Alessandro Di Maio at the Teatro San Leonardo in Bologna on November 25th, 2025, is the result of a network of relationships, listening experiences, and affinities that have developed spontaneously, almost inevitably, over time.
COMMUNITY NEWS
News from different centers of the International Dzogchen Community
America
LatestBaja Longde Retreat 2025 with Fabio Andrico
In early October, twenty-two practitioners born in twelve different countries gathered at the Gar for Fabio’s Longde retreat. We seemed to be a mere sprinkling of human life in this vast 3,000-acre land, lush with greenery and vibrant with insect and animal inhabitants. Lazuli, the Gekö, called it a luxury place in nature. I
Europe
LatestPreliminary Yantra Yoga Course – January 23 to 25, Kundusling, Barcelona
During the weekend of January 23 to 25, a Yantra Yoga course was held at Kundusling, taught by instructors Olaya Martínez and Cristina Cornudella.
Asia
LatestTurning the Wheels of Vajra Dance at Mt Fuji, Japan
June 28th and 29th 2025 Turning the Wheels of Vajra Dance at Kirara Stage, Yamanaka Lake by Mt....
Oceania
NETWORK
News from organizations linked to the International Dzogchen Community
- International Gakyil
- Shang Shung Institute
- Shang Shung Publications
- ASIA ETS
Rinpoche Retreat Replay January 2026
For the upcoming months, we will be streaming Rinpoche's Teaching on The Root Upadesha on the Vajra Bridge of Longde
MARATIKA RETREAT AND PILGRIMAGE
Shang Shung UK—together with the MACO Museum of Oriental Art and Culture—presents one of the most significant sacred journeys of the coming year
The Symbols on the Lungta
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's brief explanation of the symbols on the Lungta
Sowing the Seeds of the Future – Manasarovar
In this dark moment rediscovering the values of empathy, altruism and compassion that we have absorbed from the Himalayan peoples gives us a glimmer of hope
Atiyoga Foundation
LatestThe official Website of Ati Yoga Foundation has been launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Atiyoga Foundation website.
Ka-Ter Translation Project
LatestThe Written Works of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A talk by Adriano Clemente offering deep insights into the vast literary legacy of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
School of Tibetan Medicine
LatestPreserving Ancient Healing Knowledge for the Benefit of the Modern World
Studying Tibetan Medicine allows you to understand yourself and all the surrounding processes much better.
- Dynamic Space of the Elements
- School for Tibetan Language and Translation
- Sangha App
Mandala Meditation Retreat. The Art of Relaxation & Awareness
This two day retreat, November 8-9, 2025, led by the Chinese artist Maha Ruba, and organized by Dynamic Space of the Elements, was held in the Gönpa at Merigar West
Tibetan Language Course
Dear students of Tibetan language, we will soon resume our Guided translation course based on the tibetan text of the Precious Vase by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Sangha App – Our year 2025
We are not just offering you a technological tool, but contributing with our capacities to the Dzogchen transmission, through active mutual support.
MACO Museum of Arcidosso
PRACTICE
Courses and activities
- Santi Maha Sangha
- Yantra Yoga
- Vajra Dance
- Khaita Joyful Dances
- Respira
- Kumar Kumari
Baja Longde Retreat 2025 with Fabio Andrico
In early October, twenty-two practitioners born in twelve different countries gathered at the Gar for Fabio’s Longde retreat. We seemed to be a mere sprinkling of human life in this vast 3,000-acre land, lush with greenery and vibrant with insect and animal inhabitants. Lazuli, the Gekö, called it a luxury place in nature. I
Preliminary Yantra Yoga Course – January 23 to 25, Kundusling, Barcelona
During the weekend of January 23 to 25, a Yantra Yoga course was held at Kundusling, taught by instructors Olaya Martínez and Cristina Cornudella.
Khalong Dorje Kar of the Unborn (12 A)
On 15 January, Tashigar Norte organized a course with Prima Mai on the Vajra Dance of the Khalong Dorje Kar of the Unborn 12 A.
New Khaita Teachers Authorized in 2025
The International Gakyil welcomes and congratulates our new Khaita teachers who received their diplomas in May 2025
Yantra Yoga & Respira Weekend June 22-23 at Namgyalgar
The program was designed for participants to learn, practice, and come together to enjoy Yeshi Namkhai's retreat webcast from Merigar
Kumar Kumari for Little Yogis
This past month has been an absolute joy, filled with tiny feet, big smiles, and open hearts.
Webcast
This website is part of the project “Lo Specchio Digitale” made possible with the contribution of UBI, the Italian Buddhist Union. The project aims to foster the dissemination of Dzogchen, enabling a growing national and international audience to come into contact with this precious Teaching. To this end, the communication and circulation of The Mirror will be enhanced, its technical and multimedia aspects renewed, its usability improved, its content collected and systematized, and the professional skills of its human resources strengthened.
